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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The social media giant closed out last week with shares trading at $135.44. At the time, Facebook’s estimated market cap sat at $395 billion even. users to send money domestically via Messenger, the company has yet to launch its own transfer services on the international market. While Facebook already allows its U.S.

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MARCH 16, 2017

Now while Facebook initially launched its Messenger chat service in 2011, it wasn’t a major hit right away and the social media giant continued to refine its offering. One surprising industry that’s entering this market is insurance. Cambridge, Mass.–based

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

StyleSeat Founder Melody McCloskey knew she had a good idea when she launched StyleSeat in 2011, because the concept seemed so intuitive. The platform’s features include management of scheduling, client notes, social media, email marketing promotion and payment services like credit card acceptance or direct daily payouts.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

If one were to make a list of products for a cutting-edge fashion brand aimed at capturing the emerging Generation Z market, it is safe to assume that “foxtail keychains” would not make the top 10. Festival and club clothes comprised a rather niche market in 2011 when the brand first began advertising their products.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2017

As retail pushes further into online spaces, many marketers and merchants alike are focused on clicks and open rates to measure the success of campaigns and consumer outreach, said Matt Williamson, cofounder and CEO of Windsor Circle. With its Predictive Lifecycle and Marketing Platform, the Durham, N.C.-based

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Product placement, sponsored content and influencer marketing are hardly new phenomena as the advertising world works nonstop to keep pace with the internet. Consider Spotify’s branded playlists or Alibaba recruiting its APASS members for marketing purposes. Disclosure of sponsored content isn’t difficult. So, what’s the big deal?

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The digital marketing research firm Conversion in Toronto conducted the study. “At Chris Lorence, ICBA’s chief marketing officer. This is not a blip, not something we can ignore,” says Chris Lorence, ICBA’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “At Social media—with privacy, please.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

But now his current role is to focus entirely on developing forward-looking financial retail offerings, including mobile and online banking, card technologies and other emerging channels and devices. “We Rockland Trust launched mobile banking and mobile deposit options in 2011, taking an early lead over many of its largest competitors.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The digital marketing research firm Conversion in Toronto conducted the study. “At Chris Lorence, ICBA’s chief marketing officer. This is not a blip, not something we can ignore,” says Chris Lorence, ICBA’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “At Social media—with privacy, please.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

These days, retail merchants must reach customers, both in-store and online, securely and conveniently. I would say around 2010, 2011, 2012, with Apple having mobile payments acceptance in stores, checking out on mobile devices, that’s where we saw transactions become much more personal,” Dasilva said of in-store retail experiences.

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2018

based online grocery firm Ocado , which will see the firm become Kroger’s exclusive partner in the U.S. The move marks Ocado’s first official foray into the American market, and the firm’s fourth international deal overall. market, though Ocado plans to have talks with other U.S.-based million. “The based retailers.

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JUNE 17, 2016

market do not have: the need for offline authorization. Overall, this subset of the SMB market, some 3.4 Big Retail’s Online Checkout Conversions. We uncovered four big blind spots that cause big retailers to crash and burn at online checkout – you can get the whole story here. And, that’s not all the good news.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 5, 2018

It has also discussed vastly expanding its available SKUs online and improving delivery options. “Athleisure” has been a bright spot in the apparel market over the past few years, and startup Outdoor Voices has been riding the trend, becoming one of the most high-momentum activewear startups. Disclosed funding: $1.1M.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Zynga, creator of Facebook games Farmville, Mafia Wars, and about a dozen different types of online slot machine games, paid $210M in 2012 for OMGPOP, creators of DrawSomething!, In a deal that aimed to open the Chinese coal markets, US heavy-equipment behemoth Caterpillar paid $677M in 2012 to acquire ERA Mining Machinery Ltd.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MARCH 21, 2016

Qumram CEO Patrick Barnert notes that the company will use the funding, “to extend the great success we had in central Europe now to the two core financial services markets in U.K. Founded in 2011, Qumram has 30+ customers across Switzerland, Germany, and the U.K. In a press release , investiere.ch

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Social Assurance

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Over the next few days we will be bringing you tips and tricks to get the most out of your marketing. Go ahead a sing yourself through the 12 days of Social Assurance Content and learn more about how to Market With Confidence. Talk to your audience just like you would with any other marketing tool. 2 Linkedin Tips.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2015

.” GlobalGateway , Trulioo’s identity verification platform, leverages 145 different data sources, including alternative sources such as mobile apps, social media, and ad networks to verify online identities. The firm includes Finovate alums Bill.com , LearnVest , and Radius among its investments.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2015

” For all the innovative methods for risk profiling – from Big Data to Social Media – the information available from credit reference agencies like Equifax remains as critical for online lenders as it is for offline lenders. Our two-day conference returns to Old Billingsgate Market Hall on February 9 & 10.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Kaepernick’s relationship with Nike is not new, as he has been a client since 2011. Judging by the balance of social media posts and media coverage, it seems safe to assume that on Tuesday, the world was a bit more interested in Colin Kaepernick and Nike than in Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Today, Instagram is one of the more popular social media platforms. Owned by Facebook, the image- and video-sharing service is worth an estimated $100B, boasts 1 billion users, and has spawned a new class of marketing careers for savvy users. His company, Tiny Speck, began developing a game called Glitch.

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2018

The first recorded case of it dates back to the 1760s when Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, producers of pottery and chinaware, marketed their wares with endorsements from Britain’s royal family, hoping to show off the company’s inherent value and the high quality of their products. Her fragrance was only sold online.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Consumers are now buying CPG goods online, via mobile, at the office, through on-demand delivery, in meal kits and personalized services, by using smart home and voice technology, and more. Peltz and P&G collectively spent over $100M on marketing to bring investors to their sides. They’re also changing the way they shop.

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CB Insights

MARCH 6, 2019

Pets.com catapulted into the American consciousness via an all-out marketing blitz that included appearances at the 1999 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2000 Super Bowl. Launched in February 1999, Pets.com sought to capitalize on widespread internet access and a $23B pet supplies market by selling products directly to consumers.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2017

“In the war for the coveted consumer dollar, brands need a deeper understanding of the intent, interests and motivations of consumers who shop online. Founded in 2011, Captify, like many of the firms we profile, was created to solve a problem — Google was destroying the traditional advertising industry.

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CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

Declared Bankruptcy: 2011. By December 2011, it was under $30/kg. By September 2011, Solyndra’s business model had fallen apart. After evaluating the vehicle, the EPA gave The Coda a fuel economy equivalence of 73 miles per gallon, the highest of any electric vehicle on the market in 2012. Dart Music. Founded: 2005.

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PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2019

After all, the card guys are nowhere in developing markets, and Facebook has a third of the world’s population in its network. But it was the same concept: ditching fiat currency for Facebook-branded virtual currency to make in-app purchases on the social media platform. Social gaming. billion of which came from the U.S.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MARCH 28, 2017

To measure “power”, Planet Compliance used an algorithm that measured a company’s activity in the media, as well as online and in social media including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Wikipedia. Market capitalization of $5.63 Founded in 2011. Founded in 2011. Founded in 2011.

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CB Insights

APRIL 26, 2018

China’s internet may be sandboxed from the rest of the world, but China’s big tech companies are bringing their AI capabilities to the global market. BAT’s private market AI bets and global expansion. BAT’s private market AI bets and global expansion. BRIEFING: China in Artificial intelligence. Conclusion.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 30, 2015

Founded: 2011. Onovative’s powerfully simple marketing automation software helps financial institutions meet the challenge of cross-selling current customers. Slice’s technology provides item-level purchase data across the largest base of online consumers (two million and counting). Founded: 2011.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Online platforms like Hipcamp and Campsy have emerged to help campers book unique lodging experiences like yurts, treehouses, and caves. Social media is also helping campers discover new places to visit, then share their experiences with others: 30% of millennials said that they picked a camping spot after seeing someone else go there.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

As of this writing in mid-November 2017, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies hovers around $220B (with a single bitcoin trading for upwards of $8,000). ” It would allow for online payments [to move] from one party to another without going through a financial institution.”. Blockchain. Cryptocurrencies.

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CB Insights

MAY 1, 2018

BlackBerry PlayBook, BlackBerry (2011). Google+, Google (2011). Google+ isn’t the only social outing on this list from the search giant, but it’s probably the highest-profile disappointment. PS Vita, Sony (2011). Amazon Local, Amazon (2011). Facebook Deals, Facebook (2011). Touchpad, HP (2011).

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

JD.com took a huge risk by stepping into a major market and investor Capital Today made a $2.4B Semiconductor Manufacturing International generated huge returns for investor New Enterprise Associates when it built a semiconductor company with an experienced team in a fast-growing international market. WhatsApp funding & valuation.

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CB Insights

MAY 3, 2018

In 2011, a university professor with a background in robotics presented an idea that seemed radical at the time. In internet-speak the word “meme” often refers to an amusing picture that goes viral on social media. ” REsearch briefing: Cyber defenders in 2018. Instead, they seem farsighted.

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Lex Sokolin

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Everyone complains about Amazon, but we all shop online. Certainly one way to look at the explosion of file sharing is to focus on the absolute figures of people consuming media for free. The core premise at its founding was to recreate the dynamics of the sharing and social media revolutions. And here’s the meat.

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